Marianne is an environmental and resource management expert. She has over 10 years’ practice experience in resource management and environmental law, prior to which she held academic positions at the University of Wales, Swansea and the University of Wales, Aberystwyth where she specialised in environmental law and policy.

Marianne has represented local authorities across the central North Island on a number of plan review projects. She also provides strategic and consenting advice to both local authority and agri-business clients across New Zealand, including some of New Zealand's largest corporate farming enterprises. Marianne has a particular interest in freshwater management and coastal and oceans policy and law.

Areas of expertise

Coastal and Oceans Policy

Environmental Due Diligence

Freshwater Management

Official Information (LGOIMA)

Plan Changes, Variations and Plan Reviews

Resource Consents

Rural Environmental Issues

Urban Planning and Development

Council Hearings

Development Contributions

Appeal Hearings

Coastal Development

RMA Compliance and Enforcement

Wastewater Treatment and Discharge

Other credentials

Member of the Association for Resource Management Practitioners

Associate Member of the New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers